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Curry explodes with 39-foot-buzzer-beater to lead Warriors to win
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Gold State defeat Timberwolves 114-106, Lakers also win without LeBron James

Stephen Curry delivered a standout performance, sinking a 39-foot buzzer-beater to close the third quarter and finishing with 30 points and eight assists, as the Golden State Warriors edged out the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-106 on Sunday night. This marked the second meeting between the teams in three days, with Curry’s late-game contributions sealing the Warriors’ win.

Curry’s crucial plays in the fourth quarter included an assist to Jonathan Kuminga for a go-ahead dunk with 2:55 left and another to Buddy Hield for a clutch 3-pointer in the final minute.

Hield shone as well, scoring 27 points and hitting seven 3-pointers, including two pivotal shots in the third quarter that tied the game at 69 and gave the Warriors the lead. He is now just one 3-pointer away from becoming the 17th player in NBA history to reach 2,000 career 3-pointers. Kuminga added 20 points and seven rebounds, playing a key role in the victory.

Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 27 points, but the Timberwolves’ four-game winning streak came to an end.

Playing without LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers secured a 107-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. Anthony Davis stepped up with 30 points and 11 rebounds, while D’Angelo Russell added 28 points and a season-high 14 assists to help snap the Lakers’ three-game losing streak.

Rui Hachimura provided a significant boost off the bench with 23 points, while Max Christie, starting in place of James, contributed four points and four rebounds. James was sidelined for the first time this season due to a left foot contusion.

Portland, struggling with consistency, saw Deandre Ayton grab 19 rebounds alongside 14 points, while Shaedon Sharpe led the team with 19 points. The Trail Blazers have now lost four consecutive games and six of their last seven.